Senior Engineer - Project Manager Hydraulic design & Geotechnics

IMDC is looking to expand its team with a Senior Engineer and Project Manager for Hydraulic Design engineering and Geotechnical studies that matches the following profile.

IMDC is active for more than 35 years in a wide range of domains, including dredging technology, coastal engineering, ports and offshore structures, offshore energy, integrated water management, waterways and inland navigation, hydraulic design, environmental studies and in situ measurement techniques. IMDC has developed a strong knowledge base in computational physics, data-analysis, design and hydro-informatics.

A company is built from the people that work for it. We need you to look for solutions rather than ‘output’ and look beyond your own technical domain to offer added value to our customers. We strongly adhere to a collaborative and inspiring working atmosphere. We expect an innovative and client-centric attitude. Individually you will be able to further develop your technical competences through personal guidance and training.

Responsibilities

As an engineer, you design a wide range of different offshore and coastal rock structures, including breakwaters, groynes, scour protection (e.g. around foundations of offshore wind turbines and in front of quay walls), coastal defence structures and bed and bank protection

You manage the interactions with other disciplines that are relevant for coastal and offshore design projects (e.g. wave modelling, etc.)

You work both independently and as part of a team

You will show initiative, independence a nd confidence when making engineering decisions

You guide and supervise the technical work of junior colleagues

You are able to report in a clear but concise way, in different styles and for different audiences, ranging from factual to scientific, from layman to specialist

As a project manager, you understand the needs of a client and translate them into adequate and innovative solutions

You manage your project from the commercial offer stage up to project delivery and closing stage, including follow up of contracts, budgets, planning and milestones,...

You organize, lead and motivate your project team in hydraulic design and geotechnical projects

You assure quality by controlling and executing technical aspects of your projects

Profile

You have a university degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent , preferably with a major in hydraulic design

You have 8 - 10 years of relevant experience in marine/coastal projects, ideally having worked in design, supervision and site management

You have demonstrated project and people management skills in multi-disciplinary teams . At the same time, you enjoy working as an expert, providing technical advice in your area of expertise to junior colleagues

You are willing to work on national and also international projects in abroad for short or long periods (as an expat)

You have commercial awaren ess and are engaged with clients and finding new project prospects

You are fluent in English (both in writing and verbally) and Spanish, French or Dutch is an advantage

What we offer

Challenging and relevant projects related to hydraulic and geotechnical engineering

Stimulating environment where an innovative and open spirit is encouraged

Further developing your skills and competences through training and coaching

A competitive salary and benefits package

Are You Our Next Expert in Water? If so, please do not hesitate to send your CV and cover letter by mail to jobs@imdc.be or go to our contact page. Your application will be treated with the utmost discretion.